Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held an urgent chiefs‑of‑staff meeting activating the Mecca Joint Defence Pact after Houthi attacks.
Saudi Arabia convened an urgent chiefs‑of‑staff meeting with Turkey and Pakistan under the Mecca Joint Defence Pact as Houthi attacks on Saudi territory intensified. France deployed troops to protect the Yanbu oil terminal, and Turkish and Pakistani military chiefs are traveling to Riyadh for talks that could lead to direct participation in Saudi operations against the Houthis.
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- First reported
- 25 Sep 2026 · 06:33 UTC
- Latest development
- 25 Sep 2026 · 08:46 UTC
- Intensity
- 4 / 5
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